rig

rɪɡ
riggedrigging
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Translation of rig into German,

Verb

tr.
1.

setup

set up equipment in a particular way
  • They rigged the stage for the concert tonight..Sie haben die Bühne für das Konzert heute Abend aufgebaut
2.

makeshift

construct something quickly or temporarily
  • They rigged a shelter from branches.Sie zimmerten aus Ästen einen Unterschlupf zusammen.
3.

fraud

manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain
  • He rigged the election to win.Er manipulierte die Wahl, um zu gewinnen.

Noun

1.

equipment

TECH.
apparatus for drilling wells
TECH.
  • The oil rig was visible from the shore.Die Bohranlage war vom Ufer aus sichtbar.
2.

industry

TECH.US
large structure for extracting oil or gas
TECH.US
  • The offshore rig was a marvel of engineering.Die Offshore-Bohrinsel war ein Wunderwerk der Technik.
3.

maritime

TECH.
the rigging of a sailing ship or craft
TECH.
Rigg Takelage
  • The ship's rig was damaged in the storm.Die Takelage des Schiffes wurde im Sturm beschädigt.
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Expressions with rig: examples in English and translations in German

improvisieren
bauen
They rigged up a shelter using branches and leaves.
das System manipulieren
They rig the system to win the election.
eine Wahl manipulieren
eine Abstimmung manipulieren
They tried to rig a vote to win the election.
das Spiel manipulieren
They tried to rig the game to make sure their team won.
manipulieren
beeinflussen
They were accused of trying to rig the market.
Angelausrüstung
Angelgerät
He prepared his fishing rig before heading to the lake.

Images of rig

  • rig: apparatus for drilling wells
    (equipment) Bohrgerät
  • rig: large structure for extracting oil or gas
    (industry) Bohrinsel
  • rig: the rigging of a sailing ship or craft
    (maritime) Rigg
  • rig: large truck like a semi-trailer
    (transportation) LKW
  • rig: vehicle drawn by horses
    (carriage) Pferdewagen

Synonyms and analogies of rig in English

Examples of rig in a sentence

  • The crew rigged the sails before departure.
  • They rigged a quick fix for the broken pipe.
  • The team rigged a temporary stage for the event.
  • They rigged the contest to ensure their team won.
  • The company rigged the bidding process to secure the contract.
  • They rigged the children as superheroes for the play.

Translations of "rig" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Bohrgerätn.

Drilling will get started as soon as the rig gets to site.

Die Bohrarbeiten werden beginnen, sobald das Bohrgerät an Ort und Stelle ist.

Riggn.

During the storm, the rig swayed dangerously but held firm.

Während des Sturms schwankte das Rigg gefährlich, hielt aber stand.

Bohrinselnmf.

Because remember, we were going to go scout a real rig...

Wisst ihr noch, wir wollten eine echte Bohrinsel scouten...

Bohranlagen.

Each shift, the derrickman prepared the rig for optimal performance.

Jede Schicht bereitete der Derrickman die Bohranlage für optimale Leistung vor.

dieAnlagenf.

A colorful rig stood proudly at the festival, showcasing its intricate designs.

Eine bunte Anlage stand stolz auf dem Festival und präsentierte ihre kunstvollen Designs.

Verb
manipulierenv.

Investigators discovered a plan to rig a vote in the student council.

Ermittler entdeckten einen Plan, im Schülerrat eine Wahl zu manipulieren.

riggenv.

We rig about 800 ships up and down per year.

Wir riggen im Jahr ca. 800 Schiffe auf und ab.

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rig: Examples and translations in context

To ensure multi-directional drilling and the stability of the rig.

Um multidirektionales Bohren und die Stabilität des Bohrgeräts zu gewährleisten.

The rig operator enjoys excellent visibility and enhanced safety in the comfortable cabin.

Der Bediener des Bohrgeräts genießt in der komfortablen Kabine eine ausgezeichnete Sicht und mehr Sicherheit.

The fourth rig was added recently and is being commissioned on its platform.

Das vierte Bohrgerät wurde vor kurzem hinzugefügt und wird derzeit auf einer eigenen Plattform in Betrieb genommen.

We inspected the rig for damage before heading out to sea.

Wir überprüften das Rigg auf Schäden, bevor wir in See stachen.

They discussed the best materials to use for a lightweight rig.

Sie diskutierten über die besten Materialien für ein leichtes Rigg.

The captain demonstrated how to balance the rig for optimal speed.

Der Kapitän zeigte, wie man das Rigg für optimale Geschwindigkeit ausbalanciert.

Until our rig arrives there are still a couple of days left.

Bis unser Rigg ankommt, haben wir noch ein paar Tage Zeit.

The system is to have a "rig" and lots of flies.

Das System soll eine "Rigg" und viele Fliegen haben.

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